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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to stalking offenses. [SB-7046]
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As introduced, provides that when a person commits stalking, aggravated stalking, or especially aggravated stalking, and the offense was committed due to the defendant's bias motivation against the victim, then the offense is a hate crime and shall be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 1, relative to threats of mass violence. [SB-7053]
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As introduced, expands the information a person with knowledge of a threat of mass violence must report to the local law enforcement agency to include the approximate age of the person making the threat. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to threats of mass violence. [SB-7045]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of knowingly threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another and frightening the other person; classifies the offense as a hate crime, to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the offense was committed by carrying a firearm into certain venues. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to certain stalking offenses. [SB-7038]
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As introduced, increases the penalty by one classification for the offenses of stalking, aggravated stalking, or especially aggravated stalking if the offense was committed because of the victim's status as a healthcare provider who provides gender-affirming care and classifies the offense as a hate crime. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal acts of mass violence. [SB-7035]
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As introduced, creates the Class B felony of knowingly committing an act of mass violence against another; states that the offense is a hate crime, which shall be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided if the defendant committed the act of mass violence against the other person due to the person's status as a healthcare provider who provides gender-affirming care. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to acts of mass violence. [SB-7034]
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As introduced, creates the Class B felony of knowingly committing an act of mass violence against another; states that the offense is a hate crime, which shall be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided if the defendant committed the act of mass violence against the other person due to the person's status as a healthcare provider who performs abortions. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to stalking. [SB-7037]
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As introduced, increases the penalty by one classification for the offenses of stalking, aggravated stalking, or especially aggravated stalking if the offense was committed because of the victim's status as a healthcare provider who performs abortions and classifies the offense as a hate crime. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to threats of mass violence. [SB-7036]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of knowingly threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another and frightening the other person; classifies the offense as a hate crime, to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the offense was committed due to the other person's status as a healthcare provider who provides gender-affirming care. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to mass violence. [SB-7033]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another; classifies a violation of threats of mass violence as a hate crime, which must be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the defendant threatened to commit the act of mass violence against the other person due to the person's status as a healthcare provider who performs abortions. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to threats of mass violence. [SB-7031]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of knowingly threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another and frightening the other person; classifies the offense as a hate crime, to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the offense was committed due to a bias motivation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charlane Oliver
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 39; Chapter 349 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 413 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to stalking. [HB-7056]
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As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated stalking to include persons who purchase a semi-automatic rifle or attempt to use a semi-automatic rifle for the course and furtherance of stalking. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 39; Chapter 349 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 413 of the Public Acts of 2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to threats of mass violence. [HB-7094]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of knowingly threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another and frightening the other person; classifies the offense as a hate crime, to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the offense was committed due to a bias motivation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 4; Title 37 and Title 39, relative to firearms offenses involving minors. [HB-7055]
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As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of knowingly selling, loaning, or making a gift of a firearm to a minor for the purpose of inducing or coercing the minor to commit an offense; subjects a person convicted for such offense to civil liability for any criminal act committed by the minor. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 4; Title 37 and Title 39.
Sponsored by: Rep. Yusuf Hakeem
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to stalking offenses. [HB-7087]
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As introduced, provides that when a person commits stalking, aggravated stalking, or especially aggravated stalking, and the offense was committed due to the defendant's bias motivation against the victim, then the offense is a hate crime and shall be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to offenses related to inducing or coercing a minor to commit an offense. [HB-7049]
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As introduced, creates the Class C felony of knowingly inducing or coercing a minor under 18 to commit theft of a firearm or a robbery or burglary offense involving theft of a firearm from a residence or motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
Sponsor(s) Added. on 08/24/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 39, Chapter 13; Section 39-17-315; Title 40, Chapter 11; Chapter 349 of the Public Acts of 2023 and Chapter 413 of the Public Acts of 2023, relative to stalking. [HB-7034]
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As introduced, raises from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony knowingly violating an order of protection or a restraining order issued due to domestic abuse when based on stalking; raises the classification range for stalking from a Class A misdemeanor or Class E felony to a Class E or D felony; raises the classification of aggravated stalking from a Class E to a Class D felony; requires a court to order a mental health assessment of a defendant's need for mental health treatment if convicted of a stalking offense, at cost to the defendant
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Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 08/29/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 1, relative to threats of mass violence. [HB-7081]
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As introduced, expands the information a person with knowledge of a threat of mass violence must report to the local law enforcement agency to include the approximate age of the person making the threat. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Cochran
Sponsor Change. on 08/28/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to offenses of mass violence. [HB-7080]
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As introduced, enhances the penalty for the offense of reckless endangerment when a person's reckless failure to render inoperable or safely secure or lock a firearm, results in a child under 13 years of age gaining possession of the firearm and committing an act of mass violence that injures or kills the child or another. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Rep. Torrey Harris
Sponsor(s) Added. on 08/23/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to threats of mass violence. [HB-7091]
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As introduced, creates the Class E felony of knowingly threatening to commit an act of mass violence against another and frightening the other person; classifies the offense as a hate crime, to be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided, if the offense was committed by carrying a firearm into certain venues. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Sponsored by: Rep. Torrey Harris
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to offenses related to inducing or coercing a minor to commit an offense. [HB-7068]
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As introduced, creates a Class D felony offense for an adult criminal gang member who induces or coerces a minor to steal a firearm; makes the adult criminal gang member criminally responsible for offenses the minor commits with stolen firearm. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 3, Part 1; Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 08/22/2023